noun

compatibility

compatibility, suitability, consistency

The software has compatibility issues with older systems.

The software has compatibility issues with older systems.

Their compatibility as a couple was obvious to everyone.

Their compatibility as a couple was obvious to everyone.

((compatibility)) ((with sth./sb.)) suitability with something/somebody The software has compatibility issues with older systems.

Synonyms: harmony, suitability, consistency; Antonyms: incompatibility, conflict

From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'pati' (to suffer, endure). The quality of being able to endure things together.

Think of computer parts that are 'compatible' and can work together. This is the noun form, the quality of fitting together.

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